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Interactive Heritage Trail Marks 200th Anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway
The S&DR200 Festival has announced the official launch of the Trail of Discovery, a new public walking and cycling route tracing sections of the original 26-mile route of the world’s first passenger railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway. The trail also features an interactive game for...
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County Durham Music Teacher Wins National Award for Outstanding Impact
A music teacher from County Durham has received national recognition at the Music & Drama Education Expo awards for the outstanding impact she has made on her students. Charlotte Sellers, who teaches violin and viola with Durham County Co...
Businessman fined after nine people found sleeping in dangerous derelict office block
The people were discovered inside the building during a fire safety check
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Mum rows 280,000 metres in memory of father lost just 28 days after cancer diagnosis
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Over-limit North East driver crashed into hedge while on way to pick up friends
A man woken from sleep by friends seeking a lift home from a night out regretted his decision to agree to their request, a court heard.
Serial County Durham burglar back in jail after raiding new-build homes for boilers
A burglar jailed more than a year ago for a spree of burglaries of new-build homes across the North, has received a further stint behind bars for more similar offending.
Pupils travel the world thanks to schools scheme honouring wartime codebreaker
PUPILS from a North East education trust have been broadening their horizons by making the most of a Government-backed international learning scheme.
Judge delays sentencing of County Durham man caught up in Middlesbrough riots
A County Durham man who has pleaded guilty to his role in the violent disorder that caused chaos in a North East town centre will have to wait to be sentenced.
New College Durham and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Celebrate Fire Service Trainees
New College Durham is celebrating the achievements of the first cohort to complete its Fire Futures – Preparation Pathway, designed to support learners in preparing for a career in the fire service. The inaugural group of 14 learners recently took part in their own ‘Passing Out’ ceremony, mark...
County Durham market boasting 80 stalls to return for 2026 this weekend
Traders and shoppers will be welcomed back to the Farmers & Indie Market in Middleton-in-Teesdale at the Middleton Mart on Saturday (February 28).
Man who let workers sleep in 'potential death trap' Peterlee eye sore must pay £93k
A businessman accused of allowing nine workers to sleep overnight in “a potential death trap” to cuts costs has been handed a court bill of more than £93,000.
Durham University and Historic England join forces on heritage future
Durham University and Historic England have signed a new partnership to advance research and public engagement on the North East's natural and cultural heritage.
Two women admit attacking same police officer outside County Durham pub
Two women became caught up in a disturbance outside a County Durham pub, both assaulting the same female police officer.
Durham rowing club wins funding to support people living with cancer
Durham Amateur Rowing Club has received funding from the Northern Cancer Alliance as part of a £200,000 boost for community projects across the North East and North Cumbria.
Surge in Cats Sparks Neutering Call from RSPCA This World Spay Day
The RSPCA is calling on cat owners in County Durham to neuter their pets this World Spay Day, Tuesday 24 February, as record numbers of cats continue to fill its animal centres across England and Wales. More than 1,400 cats were in national RSPCA care at the end of December 2025 – a 72% rise […]...
Wall of grade-II listed bridge in County Durham destroyed after lorry crashed into it
Part of The Grove bridge in Hamsterley Forest was knocked into a stream when a lorry crash into it earlier this month.
HMP Low Newton praised for positive culture despite 'sharp rise' in use of force
A Durham prison has been praised for its positive culture - despite a "sharp rise" in the use of force against women.
PCC Allen praises 'hugely impressive' Durham Police winter crackdown
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen hailed the force’s winter crackdown targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, calling the campaign "hugely impressive."
Inside the new five-bedroom show home two miles from North East city centre
The Brambling show home is the newest addition to the show homes ready to explore at Barratt Homes' Old Durham Gate development
Village pub popular for Sunday roast praised as 'one of best in Durham'
Witton Gilbert can be found just north west of Durham City Centre, not far from Langley Park. The Travellers Rest has a stack of good reviews on TripAdvisor.